The Dedication and Consecration of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

4 August 2021

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On the day appointed, the clergy and people gather with the bishop in a place apart from the church.

When all are ready, the Bishop says the following or similar words

Through the ages, Almighty God has moved his people to build houses of prayer and praise, and to set apart places for the ministry of his holy Word and Sacraments. With gratitude for the rebuilding of St. Mary’s, we are now gathered to dedicate and consecrate it in God’s Name.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, we thank you for making us in your image, to share in the ordering of your world. Receive the work of our hands in this place, now to be set apart for your worship, the building up of the living, and the remembrance of the dead, to the praise and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Necessary announcements may now be made.

Standing at the door of the church, the Bishop says

Let the door(s) be opened.

The door is opened. With the pastoral staff the Bishop marks the threshold with the sign of the cross saying

Peace be to this house, and to all who enter here:  In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Once the organist and the choir move to their positions, the people process into the nave. As the people move into the nave, the choir welcomes them.

The people sit until Processional begins. Then they stand.

Psalm 122 Richard Woodward

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go to the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within your gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is built on a city that is in unity with itself: To which the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, the assembly of Israel to praise the Name of the Lord. For there are the thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love you. Peace be within our walls and quietness within your towers. For my brethren and companions' sake, I pray for your prosperity. Because of the house of the Lord our God, I will seek to do you good. Glory be to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen

The people stand.

Processional Martin Shaw

The altar party processes into the nave. Once the altar party is in place and Processional is complete, the congregation sings the opening hymn.

Opening Hymn Praise to the Lord H 390

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation; O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation: join the great throng, psaltery, organ, and song, sounding in glad adoration.

Praise to the Lord; over all things he gloriously reigneth: borne as on eagle-wings, safely his saints he sustaineth. Hast thou not seen how all thou needest hath been granted in what he ordaineth?

Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee; surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee; ponder anew what the Almighty can do, who with his love doth befriend thee.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that hath life and breath come now with praises before him! Let the amen sound from his people again; gladly for ever adore him.

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The congregation standing, the Bishop begins the Prayer for the Consecration of the Church

Our help is in the Name of the Lord; People The maker of heaven and earth. Bishop Let us pray.

Everliving Father, watchful and caring, our source and our end: All that we are and all that we have is yours. Accept us now, as we dedicate this place to which we come to praise your Name, to ask your forgiveness, to know your healing power, to hear your Word, and to be nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son. Be present always to guide and to judge, to illumine and to bless your people.

A Warden or other representative of the congregation continues

Lord Jesus Christ, make this a temple of your presence and a house of prayer. Be always near us when we seek you in this place. Draw us to you, when we come alone and when we come with others, to find comfort and wisdom, to be supported and strengthened, to rejoice and give thanks. May it be here, Lord Christ, that we are made one with you and with one another, so that our lives are sustained and sanctified for your service.

The or Minister in charge continues

Holy Spirit, open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts, that we may grow closer to you through joy and through suffering. Be with us in the fullness of your power as new members are added to your household, as we grow in grace through the years, when we are joined in marriage, when we turn to you in sickness or special need, and, at the last, when we are committed into the Father’s hands.

The Bishop concludes

Now, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sanctify this place; People For everything in heaven and on earth is yours. Bishop Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom; People And you are exalted as head over all. Amen.

The Bishop moves to the Font, lays a hand upon it, and says

Father, we thank you that through the waters of Baptism we die to sin and are made new in Christ. Grant through your Spirit that those baptized here may enjoy the liberty and splendor of the children of God.

V. There is one Lord, one Faith, one Baptism; R. One God and Father of all.

We rededicate this Font in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

If no Baptism is to take place [water may be poured into the Font, and] the Bishop says

The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Bishop Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Facing the Font, the Bishop says

We thank you, Almighty God, for the gift of water. Over it the Holy Spirit moved in the beginning of creation. Through it you led the children of Israel out of their bondage in Egypt into the land of promise. In it your Son Jesus received the baptism of John and was anointed by the Holy Spirit as the Messiah, the Christ, to lead us, through his death and resurrection, from the bondage of sin into everlasting life.

We thank you, Father, for the water of Baptism. In it we are buried with Christ in his death. By it we share in his resurrection. Through it we are reborn by the Holy Spirit. Therefore in joyful obedience to your Son, we bring into his fellowship those who come to him in faith, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Grant, by the power of your Holy Spirit, that those who here are cleansed from sin and born again may continue for ever in the risen life of Jesus Christ our Savior.

To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Bishop proceeds to the Lectern, lays a hand upon it, and says

Father, your eternal Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture. Here we read about your mighty acts and purposes in history, and about those whom you chose as the agents of your will. Inspired by the revelation of your Son, we seek your present purposes. Give us ears to hear and hearts to obey. Purify, also, the lives and lips of those who speak here, that your word only may be proclaimed, and your word only may be heard.

V. Your word is a lantern to our feet, R. And a light upon our path.

We dedicate this lectern in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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At the Liturgy of the Word

A reading from 1 Kings 8:23-23; 27-30

He said, ‘O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and steadfast love for your servants who walk before you with all their heart,

‘But will God indeed dwell on the earth? Even heaven and the highest heaven cannot contain you, much less this house that I have built! Have regard to your servant’s prayer and his plea, O Lord my God, heeding the cry and the prayer that your servant prays to you today; that your eyes may be open night and day towards this house, the place of which you said, “My name shall be there”, that you may heed the prayer that your servant prays towards this place. Hear the plea of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray towards this place; O hear in heaven your dwelling-place; heed and forgive. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 84

1 How dear to me is your dwelling, O LORD of hosts! * My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.

2 The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; * by the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.

3 Happy are they who dwell in your house! * they will always be praising you.

4 Happy are the people whose strength is in you! * whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way.

5 Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, * for the early rains have covered it with pools of water. 6 They will climb from height to height, * and the God of gods will reveal himself in Zion.

7 LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer; * hearken, O God of Jacob.

8 Behold our defender, O God; * and look upon the face of your Anointed.

9 For one day in your courts is better than a thousand in my own room, * and to stand at the threshold of the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of the wicked.

10 For the LORD God is both sun and shield; * he will give grace and glory;

11 No good thing will the LORD withhold * from those who walk with integrity.

12 O LORD of hosts, * happy are they who put their trust in you!

A Reading from Revelation 21:2-7

And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes.

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Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.’

And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy and true.’ Then he said to me, ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children. Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

When an instrument of music is to be dedicated, after the Epistle the Bishop proceeds to an appropriate place, and says

Father, your people worship you with many voices and sounds, in times of joy and sorrow. Move us to express the wonder, the power, and the glory of your creation in the music we make and in the songs we sing.

V. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet; R. Praise him with strings and pipe.

We dedicate this organ in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

How Lovely is They Dwelling Place Johannes Brahms

How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts! For my soul, it longeth, yea, fainteth for the courts of the Lord; my soul and body crieth out for the living God. How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts! Blest are they that dwell within Thy house; they praise Thy name evermore! How lovely is They dwelling place.

All then stand for the Gospel, which may be the following

Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

[Jesus said,] “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it.

‘Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock.”

Deacon The Gospel of the Lord. People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

Homily The Rt. Rev. Poulson Reed

All stand. The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

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For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of the People

The Leader and People pray responsively O God, your people are hungry for your presence. Teach us to put our trust in you. Let us not forget the wonders you have shown us. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

Your church is hungry for your presence. Give our leaders hearts for your truth and wisdom as they guide us. Bless Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Poulson our Bishop, and our and . Empower us all to live the covenant we have made with you. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

Your world is hungry for peace. We pray for the leaders of all the nations, that their hearts are intent on the common good for all people. We pray for N., our President, those who serve in local governments, and for the courts and Congress of our land. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

Your world is hungry for relief from hardship. We pray for your people in all corners of the world who want for food and shelter; who suffer from oppression and war. Sustain them with your presence and lead us to come to their aid. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

Your world is hungry for healing and compassion. We pray for those we hold dear to our hearts who suffer from any illness of body, mind or spirit: N., . . . We pray also for those who have no one to pray for them. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

Your world is hungry for comfort and eager for new life. Enfold those who have died into your embrace. May they rest in your eternal presence. May we all come to know the life that is eternal. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

Your world is hungry for beauty, wonder, and majesty. We thank you for the gifts and skills of the artists and craftspeople who brought color, texture, and sound into our worship. You are the Bread of Life;

Give us this bread always.

After a period of silence, the Bishop concludes with the following prayers

Almighty God, all times are your seasons, and all occasions invite your tender mercies: Accept our prayers and intercessions offered in this place today and in the days to come; through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

We give you thanks, O God, for the gifts of your people, and for the work of many hands, which have beautified this place and furnished it for the celebration of your holy mysteries. Accept and bless all we have done, and grant that in these earthly things we may behold the order and beauty of things heavenly; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Bishop then says

Let us now pray for the setting apart of the Altar.

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The Bishop goes to the Table and, with arms extended, says

We praise you, Almighty and eternal God, that for us and for our salvation, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to be born among us, that through him we might become your sons and daughters. Blessed be your Name, Lord God.

We praise you for his life on earth, and for his death upon the cross, through which he offered himself as a perfect sacrifice. Blessed be your Name, Lord God.

We praise you for raising him from the dead, and for exalting him to be our great High . Blessed be your Name, Lord God.

We praise you for sending your Holy Spirit to make us holy, and to unite us in your holy Church. Blessed be your Name, Lord God.

The Bishop lays a hand upon the Table, and continues

Lord God, hear us. Renew your blessing on this Table dedicated to you. Let it be to us a sign of the heavenly Altar where your saints and angels praise you for ever. Accept here the continual recalling of the sacrifice of your Son. Grant that all who eat and drink at this holy Table may be fed and refreshed by his flesh and blood, be forgiven for their sins, united with one another, and strengthened for your service. Blessed be your Name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; now and for endless ages. Amen.

The Peace

The Bishop says to the people

The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

Then the bishop and other clergy and the people greet one another.

The service continues with the Offertory.

Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Ralph Vaughan Williams

Let all the world, in every corner, sing: my God and King! The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly, The earth is not too low, His praises there may grow, Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king! Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king! The church with psalms must shout, no door can keep them out; But, above all, the heart must bear the longest part. Let all the world in every corner sing, my God and king!

Representatives of the congregation bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant. The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the Altar.

The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer A

The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says

The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Through Jesus Christ our great High Priest; in whom we are built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer before you a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and pleasing in your sight.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Celebrant and People

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The people stand or kneel.

Then the Celebrant continues

Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.

At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, or lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.

On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Celebrant and People

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

The Celebrant continues

We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

People and Celebrant

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, 8

thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.

A period of silence is kept.

Then may be sung or said

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation

The Gifts of God for the People of God. and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.

Pre-Communion Hymn As we gather at your table WLP 763

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After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.

Almighty and everliving God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, may bless the people.

Retiring Procession Love divine all loves excelling H 657

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The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words

Deacon Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. People Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

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The Prayers of the People is copyrighted. This copyright material is taken from A New Zealand Prayer Book—He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa and is used with permission. From riteplanning.com. Copyright © 2021 Church Publishing Inc. All rights reserved.

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Tonight’s Liturgists

The Right Reverend Poulson Reed Bishop of Oklahoma The Rev. Eric Cooter Bishop’s Chaplain The Rev. Dr. Mark D. Story Rector The Rev. Nancy Bridges Deacon Dr. Karl Nelson Choral Director Betsy Banks Organist Bill Lambert First Reader Clayton McCook Second Reader

Clergy associated with St. Mary’s over the years

The Rev. Bill Hesse Ordained from St. Mary’s and Current Deacon The Rev. Canon David Egbert Former Rector The Rev. John Powers Former Rector The Rev. Dion Crider Ordained from St. Mary’s The Rev. Mary Hileman, PhD Ordained from St. Mary’s The Rev. Everett Lees Ordained from St. Mary’s The Rev. Canon Tony Moon, PhD Ordained from St. Mary’s and Former Deacon

Architects Bockus Payne Architecture General Contractor Miller-Tippens Construction Memorial Craftspeople

Rose Window Tim Brown, Artistic Glass Studio, Edmond Organ Reuter Organ Company, Lawrence, Kansas Rood Cross The Rev. Canon Tony Moon, Edmond Liturgical Furniture Generation 3, Oklahoma City

Capital Fund Donors

Buck and Sharon Adams Bill and Mary Lambert Timothy and Naomi Atakora Donald and Ann Lees George Bailey Richard and Deborah Lindley Bill and Debbie Baker Nancy Loeb Betsy Banks Noel and Lois Malakar Bill and Chriss Barnes Rachel Malakar Carolyn Barry Gavin and Karla Marshall Nanette Bilyeu Linda Mason Charles and Delores Boyle Richard Mason Tim and Nancy Bridges Clayton and Cynthia McCook Lisa and Heather Brunson-Elliott David and Diane McDaniel Frances Bryan Mark and Meghan McLochlin John and Patricia Christopher Bob and Sara Memmott Jim and Carol Cleveland Ann Merritt Steven and Robin Constantine Mary Ann Morey Dewayne and Kelly Crunk Tim Norton Joe and Michele Davey Jerry Oden Chuck and Sally DeBellevue John Pearson Barbara DeMaio David and Leslie Pepper Zed and Judy DeVaughn Dottie Pierce Bill Dickerson Edith Rainey Dorothy Dinsmoor Chris Rathbun Laura Fentom Benjamin and Shelby Rose Rick and Laura Fentom Janita Ruth Tom and Susan Ferguson Michael and Mary Ryan Richard and Sunny Folmar Ted and Tami Seknicka John and Marsha Gill Jackie Shields Jeffrey and Michelle Grasmick Andy and Carol Smith Myrna Gray John and Donna Stone Bob and Susan Gregg Mark and Susan Story Daniel and Kerri Grellner Wes and Peggy Stucky Dick Haag Ed Sturm Dave and Traci Hampton Dolores Thomas Chris and Debbie Hand Jack and Gwen Vollbrecht John and Kim Harrison Tom Vollbrecht Michele Hasenfrantz Gail Warne Jerry and Tookie Hayes Roger and Kimberly Webb Kenneth and Regina Hedrick Dennis and Janet Weigand Alan and Mary Hendrick Diane Wilson Jim and Carol Hunkins Mike and Anne Winzenread Andrew and Peggy John David and Jill Youngblood Ward and Sharon Johnson Lisa Jones Joan Kendrick Ben and Sammie Kenyon, III Albert and Miranda Kotey John and Tommie Kunzman

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Memorial Gifts and Donors

Organ Henry and Ida Mosier Fund, Roger and Betsy Banks, Don Hensch, Ed Sturm

Caddo Maples Jeff Nicholson

Ambry Jerry Ellis and Diane Cook, Janet McDonald and Friends, Paula Ann Plunk Moll

Retable Brian and Julie Pieretz

Candlesticks Pat and Carol Newman, Ron and Ali Knight

Altar Platform Wes and Peggy Stucky

Media Table Ron and Ali Knight

Altar Kneelers Lynn, Jeffry, and Emily Garrison

Font Family and Friends

Rood Cross Family and Friends

Sanctuary Chair Donors

John and Patricia Christopher Mark and Meghan McLochlin Kay Cowden Jim and Lynn Norman Lee Curtis Edith Rainey Joe and Michelle Davey Joe and Pat Sawyer Rick and Laura Fentom Ted and Tami Seknicka Tom and Susan Ferguson Jackie Shields Don Hensch Justin and Elisa Sparkes Michael and Denise Kisthardt John and Donna Stone Bill and Mary Lambert Mark and Susan Story Don and Ann Lees John and Donna Stone Tom and Janice Majors Floyd Tipton Gavin and Karla Marshall Dennis and Janet Weigand Linda Mason Mike and Anne Winzenread

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